Chapter 46 The Ministry of Works
The rain stopped, and the sky was so clear that you couldn't see a single cloud, and it was so blue that it was intoxicating. The sun emits lovely golden rays. The air is incomparably fresh and refreshing. Between the sky, there was also a rainbow bridge, and everything was beautiful and peaceful.
Jing Zetian and Xiao Dengzi rode in Hua'an City, today Jing Zetian went out of the palace to do a serious thing, that is, to do the matter of making Quyuan plow, this is an artifact for the benefit of the country and the people, and it is also the first contribution he wants to make for this country, the previous negotiations are a reduction in losses for Huaguo, and it is a great contribution, but for Jing Zetian, it is a shame.
Today, Jing Zetian went out of the palace and brought Xiao Deng Zi alone, Xiao Zhuozi was busy with the cooperation of the Huang shopkeeper in the wood workshop, Ruhua is going to teach the imperial chef in the imperial dining room to cook food today, Qiu Xiang because of yesterday's spanking, Jing Zetian's face became red when she saw it, and when facing Jing Zetian, the whole person became very twisted, obviously yesterday's incident, she has not eased up, Jing Zetian saw this situation, and did not let her follow, wait for Qiu Xiang to slow down.
Spanking is like this, if you have in-depth communication in the future, how embarrassed will it be, it seems that you are still used to it, you will have to spank often in the future, you will be beaten too much, you will get used to it, and you will be comfortable in front of him, Jing Zetian thought to himself.
The streets of Hua'an City, people come and go, cars come and go, people on horseback, the speed is not fast, everything is in order, as the national capital of Dahua, team after team of Wuhou is constantly patrolling the streets, and the streets are also orderly,
"Your Highness, shall we go directly to the Yamen of the Ministry of Industry?" Xiao Dengzi, who was carrying a burden behind him, asked respectfully on horseback. They also don't ride fast horses, so it's easy to talk to.
"Well, let's finish the business first, and then go to the market for a walk, after all, it's a general pastime, although we don't have much money." Jing Zetian said casually. It's not interesting to stay in the palace all day, Concubine Zhen was too strict before she tied her hair, and it was difficult to get out of the palace, except that Concubine Zhen took him when she went out, but now it's much better, after recent events, Concubine Zhen no longer treats him as an ordinary child.
Dahua's various administrative yamen are all in Taikang Fang, and Taikang Fang is not far from the palace, so Jing Zetian and Xiao Dengzi rode horses for a long time and arrived outside the Yamen of the Ministry of Industry. Dahua's yamen are very simple and atmospheric, Jing Zetian rode over on horseback all the way, and also passed by a few yamen, I don't know how to do these yamen, but the façade is almost the same. Above the gate of the Yamen of the Ministry of Industry, there are two words 'Ministry of Industry' in gold on a black background. Outside the yamen, there were two majestic marble lions, and the two officials stood with their heads held high beside the big red pillar at the door.
Jing Zetian, who was dressed in a white brocade robe, wearing a white jade hairpin, and wearing a red jade jade pendant around his waist, dismounted and stood outside the yamen of the Ministry of Industry with a little Deng Zi in plain clothes.
When the official guarding the door saw it, he immediately stepped forward and asked politely: "Is there something wrong with this little Langjun coming to the yamen of my Ministry of Industry?" "People rely on clothes, horses rely on beautiful clothes, the officials see Jing Zetian's outfit, know that his identity is extraordinary, and as a guard in the national capital, he must look at people's eyes.
"This is the sixth prince of our Dahua Kingdom, is Lord Shangshu of your Ministry of Industry here?" Xiao Dengzi stepped forward and replied very imposingly, the father-in-law in the palace is very nervous when he goes out on errands.
"Oh? It turned out to be His Royal Highness the Sixth Prince, his small eyes were clumsy, and he neglected His Royal Highness, His Royal Highness, don't blame His Royal Highness, Lord Shangshu is in the house today. The official respectfully apologized.
"Hehe, it's okay, can we go in?" Jing Zetian asked with a smile. Because he was doing business today, he didn't plan to hide his identity. It seems that identity is still very useful in this era.
"Hehe, Your Highness, please come with me." One of the officials bowed down and said, respectfully leading the way for Jing Zetian in front.
Jing Zetian walked through the shadow wall into the Ministry of Industry Yamen, which had obviously gone through decades of wind and rain, and the inside was not as splendid as the palace that was often repaired. On the blue bricks and black tiles, there are traces left here.
In the middle of the yamen is also a flat open space, and on the ground on both sides of the open space, two neat green belts have been dug. It brings a touch of lightness to the heavy atmosphere of the yamen.
On the left and right sides of the yamen, there are two corridors that lead directly to the inside of the yamen.
Facing the shadow wall is the main hall of the Ministry of Works, and there are two stone lanterns standing outside the main hall door.
"Your Highness, our Ministry of Industry Shangshu happens to be here today, let me take you there." The official on the side asked softly.
"yes, okay."
The official took Jing Zetian and walked down the corridor, passing through the left side of the main hall, and it didn't take long to reach a house outside.
On the door of the house hangs a plaque that reads 'Shangshutang'.
The servant knocked lightly on the wooden door.
"Who's out there?" A deep voice came from inside.
"Lord Huishangshu, the six princes want to see you." The official replied cautiously.
With a "squeak", the wooden door opened, and a good-looking Shangshu Yan Shichen with a few strands of silver hair in his hair appeared in front of Jing Zetian.
"The old minister has seen His Royal Highness the Sixth Prince, but I didn't know that His Highness was coming today, so I missed it." The Ministry of Industry Shangshu Yan Shichen said politely.
"I came to visit suddenly, Lord Shangshu doesn't mind." Jing Zetian also said very politely.
"Hehe, what do you mind about this, Zhang Daring, you go down, Your Highness, please come into the house for a while." Yan Shichen said with a smile, stretched out his left arm, and invited Jing Zetian into the house.
When the official named Zhang Daring heard Yan Shichen's words, he left directly, and Xiao Deng Zi also followed Jing Zetian into the house.
After Jing Zetian entered the house, he found that the whole room was very neat, and there were pictures of various weapons and tools hanging on the walls, which was obviously very in line with the style of the Ministry of Industry.
There is also a screen inside the house, and there is another room behind the screen, which is supposed to be a resting place.
'Shang Shutang' is usually only Yan Shichen working here, because there is only a low bench next to the table in the room.
"Generally, the old ministers don't work here, so there are not many stools, let's go sit on the mat in the inner room." Yan Shichen's old face said with some embarrassment.
"Out of the way, we'll just stand here and talk." Jing Zetian said nonchalantly.
"Okay, Your Highness, don't blame the old minister for being inconsiderate." Yan Shichen no longer continued to be polite.
"Actually, I originally thought that I would just find any manager of the Ministry of Works, but after thinking about it, it would be more appropriate to find Master Shangshu in person for this matter." Jing Zetian said seriously.
"Oh? I don't know what His Highness is looking for the old minister? Yan Shichen asked suspiciously. The emperor had already instructed him before, if there was something that needed the help of the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Industry should vigorously support it.
Since Jing Zetian didn't contact him, Lord Shangshu, when he asked the Ministry of Industry for help before, he didn't know that Jing Zetian had asked the Ministry of Industry to do a lot of things.
"It is a tool for the benefit of the country and the people, a few days ago I went out of the palace to the farmland for a turn, and found that the plough used by the people was too inconvenient, so I thought about it and thought of an improved plow, so I directly found you here, and wanted to build it with the help of the strength of your Ministry of Industry." Jing Zetian said calmly.
This was the first step he took to take the initiative to change Dahua.